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 Nora.

I know you did.

Krogstad.

Ah! You know all about it. I thought as much. Now, frankly, is Mrs. Linden to have a place in the Bank?

Nora.

How dare you catechise me in this way, Mr. Krogstad—you, a subordinate of my husband's? But since you ask, you shall know. Yes, Mrs. Linden is to be employed. And it is I who recommended her, Mr. Krogstad. Now you know.

Krogstad.

Then my guess was right.

Nora.

[Walking up and down.] You see one has a wee bit of influence, after all. It doesn't follow because one's only a woman When people are in a subordinate position, Mr. Krogstad, they ought really to be careful how they offend anybody who—h'm

Krogstad.

who has influence?

Nora.

Exactly.

Krogstad.

[Taking another tone.] Mrs. Helmer, will you have the kindness to employ your influence on my behalf?